Research Consultant Restoration Job in Ashoka Trust For Research In Ecology And The Environment
Research Consultant Restoration
- Bengaluru, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka
- Not Disclosed
- Full-time
- Permanent
For this purpose, ATREE is looking to hire a researcher with a background in ecosystem restoration/biodiversity and/or natural resource conservation/conservation biology/socio-ecological research to lead our efforts to compile a recommended best practices guidebook on restoration of lands affected by Lantana camara in India.
Desirable professional skills include:
- Research experience on ecosystem restoration and/or biodiversity conservation with respect to invasive alien species (IAS)
- Ideally, the researcher will have knowledge and experience across a range of biodiversity and invasive alien species (IAS) assessment, and restoration strategies with respect to agro-forestry species.
- Knowledge on and work experience on institutional governance structures for landscape restoration will be advantageous.
Desirable personal skills include:
- Ability to conduct systematic literature reviews and qualitative interviews.
- Ability to liaise with external partners, and communicate effectively, both written and verbal.
- Demonstrated ability to organise work, manage time, determine priorities and meet deadlines.
Preferred Background:
Minimum Master s degree in Biology, Conservation and Sustainable Management or a related field with 5-7 years of experience and a passion for ecosystem restoration, biodiversity conservation and/or management of invasive alien species.
Deliverable:
A report on best practices for restoration of Lantana infested landscapes. The consultant will a) review current and potential removal, management and restoration activities for Lantana infested landscapes; and b) and reviews monitoring programmes for such landscapes.
This is a short-term consultancy assignment for four months, with a possibility of extension of upto twelve months.. We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis. The position will remain open till a suitable candidate is found.
ATREE s recruitment and employment policies are inclusive. We respect both the spirit and letter of the laws of equal employment opportunity.
Remuneration will be based on qualifications and experience.
Please respond with a CV to hr@atree.org and karishma.shelar@atree.org
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